How Putin’s grip on the east could influence EU’s Enlargement Package

Today, the European Commission unveils its 2024 Enlargement Package, a set of documents shaping Brussels’ engagement with Eastern Europe.

Last year’s document introduced unprecedented policies, including a revamped accession process for the Western Balkans and a pathway for Ukraine to join the Union. As Putin’s grip on the region tightens, the EU faces growing pressure to strengthen its enlargement policy quickly. How will the EU respond?

In this episode, host Giada Santana and policy analyst Teona Lavrelashvili, discuss the successes and failures of EU enlargement policy amid Eastern Europe’s shifting political landscape.

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ECB officials question whether euro has strengthened too much

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